The job market has changed. Here's how to keep up.

What changed

A few years ago you could send out applications and expect some replies. Today a single opening can draw hundreds of applicants, many posts are already filled or never filled, and software screens resumes before a person ever sees them. AI is also changing which tasks companies hire for.

What still works

• Fewer, better applications to jobs you can actually get.
• People: a referral or a friendly introduction still beats a cold application.
• Following up once, politely, about a week after you apply.
• Showing up in person where it fits, such as restaurants, shops and clinics.

Where to aim

Look at roles that are growing and hard for AI to replace: health care support, skilled trades, public service, and work built on people and trust. Part-time and temp-to-hire roles are good ways in.

Let AI do the sorting

Searching every site, every day, is exhausting. TodayForMe™ does that for you: it learns what you want, finds openings near you, ranks the ones you can get, and explains why each one fits. You stay in charge of where to apply.